Thank you for visiting the student’s blog. We are leaving these older blog posts up so you can see a sample of some of our student work, conversations and questions. However, all current student interaction since 2015 has now been moved to the private student forum. If you are a student of The Avicenna Institute […]
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How to Cite Sources in Your Assignments
A few students have asked how they need to cite sources in their assignments. This is a very important part of your work and is essential to presenting a professional image as a practitioner, natural health writer or blogger. In addition, you will often find that clients who purchase items from you or receive consulting […]
Cautions in Aromatherapy
As many of you know our students range from beginners to professionals. One professional aromatherapist wanted to make sure that safety was emphasized in the aromatherapy lessons. Although we already mention that oils should never be used undiluted and that caution should be taken with pregnant women and children, one can never be too safe! […]
Who Discovered…?
This quote is from a student assignment. This student was asked about who discovered a certain medical theory. Her answer was perfect! She says, “A fact is defined as one of three things: something demonstrated to exist, a real occurrence, or something believed to be true. An update is defined as the act of revising […]
Food as an Herb
This is an excerpt from a student exam with my comments in italics… After reading ALL the articles and the article provided on this page please share with me what the most surprising remedy was for you and WHY. Tell me what remedy surprised you and why you may want to use it in the […]
Reflexology Success Story!
This story is from a student exam on Reflexology where she shares her experience with one of her clients. Although her client gave her permission to share the story, the name of the student and location as well as the client’s name are not mentioned to keep privacy: Client has had 3 surgeries for unexplained […]